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Marcelo Alonso
Head instructor
4th
degree Blackbelt Carlson Gracie
Marcelo Alonso has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
for almost 30 years, and holds a fourth degree black
belt under the late
Carlson Gracie.
From 1989 until 1997, Marcelo and Carlson Junior shared
the role of head instructors at the Rio academy known as
the “Champion Factory E". Marcelo taught and
trained with many of the top names in jiu-jitsu
including the original members of Brazilian Top Team and
American Top Team.
In 1997, Marcelo moved from Brazil to the Pacific
Northwest. Since then Marcelo has taught in many
different settings for a variety of students including:
• U.S. Rangers at Fort Lewis, WA: 4 ½ years
• U.S. Special Forces: 3 years
• Seattle Police Department
• Port of Seattle Security
• Currently training fighters for MMA
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